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Brendan Grace has passed

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    #32
    Akrasia
    Registered Users Posts: 22,237 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


    Beechwoodspark wrote: »
    Rest easy Brendan.

    You brightened up some very dark times in this country.

    You made thousands upon thousands of ppl laugh over your career.
    And he sang the Safe Cross Code song. Millions of children learned to safely cross a road because of his voice

    https://youtu.be/PEssgMQ1O_k


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    #33
    flazio
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    So sad, may he Rest in peace.

    On a side note, some people need to watch how they use social media.


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    #34
    tayto lover
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    RIP Brendan.


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    #35
    Call me Al
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    Akrasia wrote: »
    And he sang the Safe Cross Code song. Millions of children learned to safely cross a road because of his voice

    https://youtu.be/PEssgMQ1O_k

    I just loved that song. It took me years to realise it was him but the voice is so distinctive.
    I saw him do a lovely show in the US back in 2004 I think. Quite a singer..
    He was an institution in this country. May he RIP..


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    #36
    gifted
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    RIP. Always found him funny, a real loss.


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    #37
    punisher5112
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    Absolutely smashed it on Father Ted....

    Pity he didn't get to do his tour and I'm sure it's a shock to all.

    R.I.P and condolences to family and friends.


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    #38
    rireland
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 90 ✭✭rireland


    He went quiche


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    #39
    Sharp MZ700
    Registered Users Posts: 673 ✭✭✭Sharp MZ700


    Remember going to see him in Kilross with my parents when I was a nipper, he had some presence! RIP Bottler.


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    #40
    [Deleted User]
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    Sad to hear that Noel Whelan (barrister, journalist) has also died.

    I'm sure Noël would be glad that, if he really had to go, he went "with Grace."

    Life can be cruel. RIP to them both.


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    #41
    beertons
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    There's no F in duck.


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    #42
    rireland
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    A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »
    Sad to hear that Noel Whelan (barrister, journalist) has also died.

    I'm sure Noël would be glad that, if he really had to go, he went "with Grace."

    Life can be cruel. RIP to them both.

    Shocked by that, you'd always see him on tv.


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    #43
    Cork Boy 53
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    Brendan was a brilliant comedian and a fine singer too. My thoughts are with his family now. RIP.


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    #44
    Obvious Desperate Breakfasts
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    Akrasia wrote: »
    And he sang the Safe Cross Code song. Millions of children learned to safely cross a road because of his voice

    https://youtu.be/PEssgMQ1O_k

    I didn’t know that. Mind = blown.


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    #45
    Aglomerado
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    RIP funny man. Thanks for the laughs. :(


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    #46
    10000maniacs
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    Omg that's sad. He was Irish comedy before Father Ted. RIP Brendan.


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    #47
    [Deleted User]
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    His bilingual version of Delilah was brilliant. He had a lovely singing voice. Rest In Peace, Brendan/Bottler. Thanks for the laughs.


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    #48
    branie2
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    RIP to a legend


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    #49
    paconnors
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    Rip Bottler. You will be missed.

    One of the very few comedians that was funny without the need for profanity.

    Roight!!!!


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    #50
    ohnonotgmail
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    Akrasia wrote: »
    And he sang the Safe Cross Code song. Millions of children learned to safely cross a road because of his voice

    https://youtu.be/PEssgMQ1O_k

    I never knew that was him. A lovely man by all accounts. RIP Brendan.


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    #51
    Comhrá
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    Teacher: Name the first woman....Give us a clue....Apple..... Granny Smith!

    R.I.P. Brendan. Thanks for the laughs.


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    #52
    Ger Roe
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    As a child in the 70's, I am sad to hear of the death of everyone's classmate, 'Bottler'.

    Brendan's LP records were like gold dust and we circulated them around classrooms between pupils so we could all record a copy (home taping is killing music!). His routines were part of our childhood and it made us laugh out loud in some dark days for our country with violence in the north and south hitting the headlines daily.

    He was also responsible for the most memorable Irish 'jingle' of all time... The original recording of 'The Safe Cross Code' song. 45+ years later and I can still remember every word. It must be the most effective road safety campaign of all time.

    I hope his family will find some comfort in the high regard that Brendan was held, by all of us.

    Fond memories, rest in peace.


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    #53
    The Black Oil
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    Sad news. Have good memories of seeing him in Tramore many years ago. RIP.

    Was reading the TV guide earlier (paper version, checked it online too) and saw this, RTE 2 at 9pm tonight. Maybe we could all tune in.
    New Jack City
    Father Jack is hauled off to the local old priests' home to be treated for a strange medical complaint. He is replaced by a younger man - who proceeds to drive everyone crazy by playing jungle music at ear-splitting volume for hours on end.

    Moderator: Television, Psychology and Dublin County North.

    CMod: Entertainment



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    #54
    Tauriel
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    The first comedian that I got into when I was young. I'll never forget his "No F in duck" joke as it was one the first ones I heard.

    I was fortunate enough to have seen him numerous times over the years and even got to meet him in Cork Opera House.

    Condolences to his family, RIP Brendan


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    #55
    FarmerBrowne
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    FA(R) QUEUE

    Do you want to come out here and say that to my face.

    RIP to a great comedian, as others have said he didn't have to go into the gutter to try to be funny.


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    #56
    Aglomerado
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    Teacher: What is a Hebrew?
    Bottler: A male teabag.

    Teacher: What would you find in Ancient Greece?
    Bottler: Ancient Chips!

    :D:D:D


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    #57
    beertons
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    Teacher : Who invented the thermometer?

    Bottler : Freddie Mercury.


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    #58
    evil_seed
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    #59
    jmayo
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    One of the few Dubs most country people really took to as one Dub said to me this morning.
    And I wholeheartedly concur.

    Growing up in 70s/80s he was one of the few funny people that RTE would have on.
    And yes some of the comedy might be seen as tame, but you know what he could make you laugh.

    Also loved his rendition of The Dutchman, almost as much as that other great Liam Clancy.

    Also who could not like ...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAXOiGPwz-c


    RIP


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    #60
    leahyl
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    RIP Brendan, will always be remembered by me for the line "If you ever say that to me again, I'll put your head through the waaallll" :D


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    #61
    trashcan
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    His bilingual version of Delilah was brilliant. He had a lovely singing voice. Rest In Peace, Brendan/Bottler. Thanks for the laughs.

    I wasn’t a fan overall, but I did like that. “She stood ag gaire, I felt the scian im my
    Lamh and she gaired no more”


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